Kolton's gaze remained locked on Kimi from the moment she stepped into the elegant hall. The flowing blue dress transformed her into something ethereal, like royalty stepping down from a fairy tale. While every other guest's attention naturally gravitated toward the radiant bride, his eyes refused to stray from the stepdaughter.
The stunning transformation left him breathless. Her carefully applied makeup highlighted features he had never truly noticed before, revealing a beauty that had been hidden beneath her usual reserved appearance. The way the soft lighting caught the subtle shimmer on her dress made her seem to glow among the crowd.
Their eyes met across the room, and instead of looking away like any reasonable person might, Kolton held her gaze with unwavering intensity. He appeared completely indifferent to propriety or what anyone might think about his obvious staring.
